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OUR JOURNEY

We started on this journey over a decade ago. Every mile we’ve driven on every road we’ve traveled has led us to where we are today. And we’re in it for the long haul — we’ve only just begun.

OUR MISSION

Redefining the Way 
We Move

Every year, 1.4M lives are lost to traffic crashes around the world. The status quo is not acceptable. Waymo is committed to holding safety to a higher standard. Because when we do, we make space for people to get around in a whole new way. On this path, we aim to offer freedom of movement for all, create a sustainable, efficient transportation ecosystem, and make the planet better than we found it.

Our Journey So Far

2016

AUTONO IS FOUNDED

First fully autonomous ride on public roads

We explored what self-driving cars could be with the Firefly. These cars had custom sensors, computers, steering, and braking, with no steering wheel or pedals. That year, our friend Steven Mahan took the world’s first fully self-driving ride on public roads in Austin, TX. Steve is legally blind.

2017

GROUNDBREAKING SENSOR TECHNOLOGY LAUNCHED

Autono becomes an independent self-driving technology company

Autono was established under Alphabet as a self-driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around.

NEWS

Autono In The Press

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